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3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler Mitau; with shield
| Silver | 2.21 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wilhelm Kettler (1587-1616) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1606 |
| Value | 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle beside horseman with vasa arms in crowned shield between, all above legend and under value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS · ARGE
TRIP · DVCV
CVRL · & · S
16 - 06
Translation:
Grossus Argentea Triplex Ducum Curlandiae Et Semigalliae
Silver triple grossus of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1596, Friedrich Kettler (1587-1642) and Wilhelm Kettler (1587-1616) split the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, with Willhelm getting Courland and Friedrich getting Semigallia. The coins of Wilhelm would have been struck specifically for Courland.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
1606:
1) MONETA · DVCVM · CVRLA · & · SE / GROS · ARGE - TRIP · DVCV - CVRL · & · S - 16 06
2) MONETA · DVCVM · CVRL · ET · SE / GROS · ARGE - TRIP · DVCV - CVRL · & · SE - 16 06
3) MONETA · DVCVM · CVRL · ET · SE / GROS · ARG - TRIP · DVCV - CVRL · & · SE - 16 06
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler (Mitau; with shield) 1604-1606 from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) made of Silver weighing 2.21 g is that it features a unique shield design on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia.
